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The university unveiled a bronze statue of Aubie in front of the Harold D. Melton Student Center on Saturday. “Aubie is one of the most universally loved Auburn traditions, and he belongs in a permanent location on campus. He is an important part of our student experience, and we are thrilled that his new home is outside the Melton Student Center,” said Bobby Woodard, senior vice president for Student Affairs.
The figure stands at 6 feet, 2 inches, and shows Aubie holding an Auburn flag. Oregon-based sculptor Alison Brown Caswell was commissioned to create the statue. Caswell is known for creating bronze sculptures of mascots for the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, the University of Southern California and Boise State University, as well as the Buc-ee’s beaver mascot.
Aubie began as a cartoon character created by Birmingham Post-Herald artist Phil Neel. He made his debut on the Auburn football program in October 1959. His first live appearance was at the SEC Basketball Tournament on Feb. 28, 1979.Not reading this story on the WSFA News App? Get news alerts FASTER and FREE in the
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